In the next few days, you will be scrabbling around in the loft and dusting off your ancient Christmas ornaments.
However, if you fancy upgrading the decade old decorations, don’t get your wellies and waterproofs out just yet. Why don’t you DIY some new accessories instead of buying them? You can do it by yourself, as an activity for the kids or gather some friends and have a DIYing party. Below are some links to get your creative juices flowing.
The most important festive decoration comes first, naturally. Make your own out of matchboxes and fill with your favourite chocolate or sweets.
Use brass thumbtacks to make pretty and sophisticated ornaments.
Let Mother Nature help with your holiday trimmings and use pine cones. Either dip in paint, spray paint or leave them as is.
Help your garden visitors keep fat and warm this winter and get the foliage in the Christmas spirit with these homemade bird feeders.
Insert a little fun into your home with sprinkles. A great activity for the children.
The traditional Christmas tree is being upstaged this year by unconventional alternatives. If you don’t have the space for a tree or you want to mix it up a bit, consider doing something a little different.
Give your home a little bling this year and make your own glitter baubles.
Another great idea for the kids and friggin’ cute to boot.
Spray paint any old keys kicking around in your man draw and turn into cute decorations for your tree.
Buy Poundland figurines and turn them into quirky tree ornaments.
No two are the same, so remember to stick by that rule when you are creating your own.
Anything tiny is cute, (apart from spiders) and these knitted gloves are just adorable!
Chalkboard paint makes everything so much more fun and these baubles are no exception. You should really invest in a big old pot of it for future use, because you will get hooked!
This one is for all the Potterheads out there. Your Saving Angels will definitely be making a few of these.
